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[CLKD]

  ………. that's Tuesday then 

[Limpy]

Ju Ju - Hope it all goes well.
Let other people do the running around at Christmas.

Do you know how long you will need to stay in hospital?

 

[CLKD]

Hopefully long enough for others to get used to running around after themselves  ……..

[Hurdity]

Goodness Ju Ju - that is soon! Do hope it goes well and you still manage to enjoy Christmas - can't remember how many people you have at home, but it will be lovely to be waited on I'm sure! 

Hurdity x

[Ju Ju]

It's keyhole surgery. Get there at 7.30am (does that exist.....I'm retired!) and out later in the day. Makes you think, it took nearly 3 months to get to see a consultant, then they fit me in as quickly as possible. He indicated he didn't want to leave it too long. For a few seconds, I was tempted to say not till after Christmas, then the thought that it would serve me right if I got an attack on Christmas Day. Plus not too long to think about it, but it has put me in panic mode sorting stuff for Christmas Day. I was so organised!

[CLKD]

You have a few days to make a list, tick off what is required, pack your nightie and ……..

[Ju Ju]

I hate lists, but this is one time that it helps. Hopefully I don't need a nightie, but I've had a bag packed for a while, just in case things got really bad. Sort of insurance policy, like making sure my phone is charged all the time, so I'm not caught out. I hope I'm well enough to go and see my nephew and his new wife on the 27th, who are over here for Christmas. They live New York.

[CLKD]

Keep in mind that you might not be, but if you manage to go it will be a bonus 

[Limpy]

Ju Ju - The lists will be handy to organise what things need to be done by other people when you are resting up. 
Please do rest afterwards........

[groundhog]

Good news Ju Ju.  No one wants an op but coping with any sort of pain long term is debilitating in itself.  My friend had hers out few weeks ago - she is doing great - was quite overweight too but is making great recovery
Best wishes to you xx

[Hattie]

Hope all goes well for you. i second what Limpy has said about resting afterwards.

Hattie X

[Rowan]

Good luck Ju Ju

My sister had keyhole surgery to remove her gallbladder all went well. This was years ago and she was one of the first to under go this method of surgery.

She does have to be careful what she eats now and is prone to diarrhoea but no painful attacks anymore.

[CLKD]

Because 1 is starved for at least 8 hours prior to cold surgery the bowel doesn't have anything to push through. So the feeling of needing to 'go' can be a nuisance.  When I had 1 lot of surgery the Staff told me I couldn't be discharged until I had 'been'  until I pointed out that my gut had nothing to pass due to having been 'starved from mid-night'  ……… and that I wouldn't 'go' until I had eaten for at least 2 days ……..  and don't get me started about the wind 

[Hattie]

if you have got a bottle of Port in the house for xmas i recommend drinking a glass at night to help you sleep during the nights in the run up to the op.

when i had my gallstone op it was early january and i drank most of our xmas port beforehand ! - just my way though.

Not long until tuesday - once at the hospital i was glad to be there and get rid of the things - sure you will be too.

Hattie X

[CLKD]

I haven't had port for several years - was 1 of my fav tipples